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Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) occurs when blood glucose falls below the normal range. It most commonly affects people with diabetes taking insulin or certain medications but can also occur in non-diabetics. It causes a range of symptoms from mild shakiness to severe confusion and unconsciousness.
Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) occurs when blood glucose falls below the normal range. It most commonly affects people with diabetes taking insulin or certain medications but can also occur in non-diabetics. It causes a range of symptoms from mild shakiness to severe confusion and unconsciousness.
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Low Glycaemic Index Diet
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Low glycaemic index foods for more stable blood glucose levels and reduced hypoglycaemia risk.
Exercise Timing and Snacking
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Timing exercise appropriately and having a carbohydrate snack before or during exercise to prevent exercise-induced hypoglycaemia.
15-15 Rule for Acute Treatment
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The 15-15 rule: consume 15g of fast-acting carbohydrates then wait 15 minutes and recheck blood sugar. Standard first aid for hypoglycaemia.
Glucagon Injection Kit
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Prescription glucagon emergency kit for severe hypoglycaemia when the person cannot swallow. Administered by a companion.
Chromium Supplementation
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Chromium supplementation to improve insulin sensitivity and blood glucose stability in reactive hypoglycaemia.
Carrying Fast-Acting Glucose
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Always carrying fast-acting glucose (tablets, gel, jelly beans) to treat hypoglycaemia wherever it occurs.
Protein and Fat with Carbohydrates
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Including protein and healthy fat with carbohydrate meals to slow glucose absorption and prevent reactive hypoglycaemia.
Avoiding Alcohol on Empty Stomach
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Not consuming alcohol on an empty stomach as alcohol inhibits hepatic glucose production and can cause hypoglycaemia especially in diabetes.
Regular Meal Timing
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Eating at regular intervals to prevent blood glucose dropping between meals, particularly important when taking insulin or hypoglycaemic medications.
Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Regular blood glucose monitoring to detect and prevent hypoglycaemia before symptoms develop.
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